CVE-2019-5048

Name: CVE-2019-5048
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-10-09T21:15:13.803+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 2.28%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-5048 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A specifically crafted PDF file can lead to a heap corruption when opened in NitroPDF 12.12.1.522. With careful memory manipulation, this can lead to arbitrary code execution. EPSS estimates a 2.28% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A specifically crafted PDF file can lead to a heap corruption when opened in NitroPDF 12.12.1.522. With careful memory manipulation, this can lead to arbitrary code execution. In order to trigger this vulnerability, the victim would need to open the malicious file.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

2.28%

80.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Gonitro	Nitropdf	12.2.1.522

References

https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2019-0817Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2019-0817Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 9, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-5048?

How severe is CVE-2019-5048?

CVE-2019-5048 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.28% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-5048?

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Source: NVD / NIST